IPL Auction 2026: What is the accelerated process of bidding and when will it start

An accelerated auction is the final, fast-paced phase of the IPL auction, designed to clear remaining players once teams have filled most of their squads. Before this round begins, franchises submit a shortlist of unsold players they are still interested in. Only those names are called out.

Bidding moves quickly, often with little pause between players. If there is no immediate bid, the player is declared unsold and the auction moves on.

The accelerated auction does not change any rules on base price, overseas limits, or squad size. It simply speeds up the process.

The accelerated round in IPL 2026 auction will start after the first 70 players have been presented, and will cover the remaining players.

Published on Dec 13, 2025